SAFe® 4.5 for Teams

SAFe® 4.5 for Teams with SP Certification Course

Empowering teams to deliver value in the SAFe enterprise With SAFe® 4 Practitioner Certification Based on version 4.5 of SAFe

Build your skills as a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—when you become a SAFe® 4 Practitioner (SP). During this two-day course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what you can do to effectively perform your role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.

You will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, you’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® 4 Practitioner (SP)

In this course you will:

Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Building an Agile Team

Planning the Iteration

Executing the Iteration

Executing the Program Increment

To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, you should be able to:

Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise

Know your team and its role on the Agile Release Train

Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams

Plan iterations

Execute iterations and demonstrate value

Plan Program Increments

Integrate and work with other teams on the train

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scale

All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:

Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles

Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP

Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

About the SAFe 4.5 Practitioner Certification

Certification Level: Core

Required Course: SAFe 4 Practitioner

Job Role Description / Target Audience

A SAFe 4 Practitioner (SP) is a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) team member responsible for using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) in a SAFe environment. Key areas of responsibility include planning Program Increments and Iterations, breaking requirements into stories, developing incrementally with built-in quality, demonstrating value at a Team and Program Level, and problem-solving impediments to drive relentless improvement.

Key Areas of Competency

Explain SAFe Agile Principles

Plan iterations

Plan program increments

Execute iterations and demonstrate value

Improve Agile Release Train processes

Integrate and work with other teams on the Agile Release Train

Perform as member of an Agile Team on an Agile Release Train

Exam Prerequisite Skills or Knowledge

These skills and knowledge are highly recommended to successfully pass the exam:

Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, and XP

Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles

Working knowledge of software or hardware development processes

Exam Requirements

The first step toward becoming a SAFe Certified Professional is to attend the SAFe 4 Practitioner course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 Continuing Education – Strategic PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications

Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning (If you are an active Certified Scrum Master CSM, Certified Scrum Product Owner CSPO, or Certified Scrum Developer CSD) or renewing their Certified Scrum Professional CSP through Scrum Alliance or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance